Makeup is a great way to boost your confidence and even help you save money, but it can also be intimidating. Make up is more than just foundation and lipstick: there are tools, colors, and brushes all with different purposes. If you're new to makeup or just want some basics for your bag or purse, here are some tips on what should be in every basic makeup kit!
When you're first starting out, or if you don't want to spend too much on makeup, the best place to start is with the essentials. You should have:
After that, it's up to you how far you want to go. If you like eye makeup, then add an eyeliner and shadow; if not, skip these items. The same goes for blush and highlighters—if they're not your thing, leave them out of your bag altogether! Just remember that a little bit goes a long way with most products so try not overdo it when using this stuff in public areas (i.e., do not apply blush directly onto apples).
If you just want a no-makeup look you can wear every day, foundation, concealer and lip balm are all you really need.
Foundation is one of the first things people reach for in their makeup bags because it evens out skin tone and hides blemishes. It comes in liquid, powder or cream form (so do concealers). You can also use tinted moisturizer as an alternative to foundation if you want something lighter.
Concealers are used to cover dark circles under your eyes and other blemishes on your face; they come in stick form or as a cream or powder that you apply with a brush or sponge. If you have sensitive skin that reacts badly to certain products, try purchasing the ingredients separately so you know exactly what went into making it—and avoid any unnecessary chemicals by making your own!
As you set out to build a makeup bag, it's important to consider how you want to use your products. If you're going to wear eyeshadow, it's best to choose natural colors that are close to your skin tone or that match specific outfits.
You can also use different shades of eyeshadow as an accessory—whether it's because they match with the rest of your outfit in color or style, or if they express something about your mood for the day. As a bonus tip: if you want the look of eyeliner without having to apply it every day (or if you're wearing a lot of other makeup), try using eyeliner pencils in dark brown and black instead!
Tweezers are a must-have for any makeup bag. You should have two pairs - one with a fine tip and one with a slanted tip. The fine-tipped tweezers are great for precision, such as when you're filling in your brows or applying false lashes. If you're getting rid of unwanted hair from the face, though, it's best to use the slanted tweezers instead. This allows for easier removal of hair and will prevent ingrown hairs from forming because it pulls out the entire root of each follicle.
The most important thing to look for in a waterproof mascara is the first ingredient. This indicates how much of the product is made up of water or glycerin, which are both used to dilute and emulsify oils to make them less greasy. If your mascara contains too little of these agents then it's not going to be waterproof at all, even if it claims otherwise on its packaging.
Without enough water or glycerin content, your mascara will become sticky from the oil buildup and will likely flake off like dandruff when applied in more than one coat. It may also smear if you rub your eyes or touch them with dirty fingers (or paws).
Disposable mascara wands can be used for more than just cleaning your lashes. They make great tools for cleaning tight spaces, such as a computer keyboard or the interior of an animal's mouth. You can also use them to give your pet a nice scratch behind their ears or comb through your own hair!
If you're looking for an affordable gift idea, consider getting an empty mascara tube and filling it with homemade toothpaste. This works especially well if you're living on a tight budget: all you'll need is some baking soda and coconut oil (plus whatever flavoring agent you like). Simply pour the mixture into the container with some water, attach the lid tightly and voila! You've got yourself some fresh new toothpaste made from ingredients found in any kitchen cabinet!
For the best results, use a gentle brush cleanser and warm water. The cleaner you use, the better your brushes will look.
You should clean your brushes every couple of weeks at most. Be sure not to leave makeup on the bristles for too long or it may cause them to deteriorate or break off!
It's important that you store your makeup brushes properly so they don't get damaged while they're sitting around waiting for you to use them again! To make sure this doesn't happen, place them in a plastic bag with holes poked into it so air can circulate freely around each individual brush without drying out its bristles (which could eventually ruin all of your hard work).
When it comes to makeup, less is more. As I said above, we have all been led to believe that a little bit of makeup can go a long way, but in reality you don't need anything more than a few essential pieces in your makeup bag. If you're going for an everyday look, the most important thing is to have good skin and healthy hair. It doesn't matter how much mascara or lipstick you put on if your face is covered in acne or if your roots are showing through because you haven't gotten around to getting them done since last fall.
You also need to consider what kind of skin tone and facial features you have when choosing which colors work best for you: do brown eyes go better with cool colors like purple or warm colors like orange? Does blue-green eye shadow complement your green eyes better than deep black liner? These are things that only experience (and trial-and-error) will tell!
Makeup should never be used as a substitute for good genetics; if your parents gave birth to a beautiful child who looks like they got their genes from angels instead of mere mortals then there's probably no way anyone could make themselves look half as attractive without surgery or Botox injections (which would require another post altogether). In short: don't use makeup as an excuse not work hard at improving yourself physically—you'll only end up feeling frustrated when nothing seems to change over time!
In addition to the makeup items you listed, it's important to have a mirror that's easy to carry with you. I also recommend keeping a lip balm in your purse or on your desk at work. It will keep your lips moisturized and they'll be less likely to get chapped when exposed to cold weather conditions.
